Unexpected History of T.F. Green Airport

Warwick Radio Online: The Voice of Warwick, Rhode Island

Sep 20 2022 • 13 mins

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with City Historian and Warwick Historical Society Vice President Henry A.L. Brown about T.F. Green International Airport.

Hear how Charles Lindbergh inspired Rhode Island to build an airport, how the location of the airport was decided, how the airport was used during WWII, the danger of cupolas, and the visits of the Concorde and President Eisenhower.

Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney.

Write to warwicklife@gmail.com.

Music by Tess Der Manouelian.

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